Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.96, 877.26 and 458.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 635.96, 877.26 and 458.72 is: 632.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635.96 : 877.26 = 458.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635.96/877.26 = 458.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635.96x = 877.26 × 458.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635.96x = 402,422.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,422.27/635.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632.78
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